Webinar catch up - Trusting place: Improving the lives of local people through place-based approaches
Catch up on our webinar 'Trusting Place' , which discussed the findings of our report to the LGA on place-based working, held on 6th...
Mutual Ventures
Aug 61 min read
Radical Reformers ep.101: The Work We Need, with Hilary Cottam, author and public service innovator
In the latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by renowned public service innovator and author, Hilary Cottam. Hilary has just...
Andrew Laird
Jul 241 min read
REPORT: From Transaction to Transformation
We have published a new guide for councils going through the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process – the focus is on the...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 262 min read
When Power Forgets the People
In this article, Prof. Donna Hall and Andrew Laird recognise the challenge now faced by public service leaders and set out a positive set...
Andrew Laird
Jun 237 min read
Building a unified work, health and skills system
The government’s aim to get people with health conditions back to work requires a whole-system approach to employment support. John Copps...
John Copps
Jun 193 min read
Radical Reformers ep.98: Caring for the community with Bas Sadiq, Chief Executive of the Homerton Healthcare Foundation Trust and the place-based leader for City and Hackney
In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, Bas Sadiq, the Chief Executive of the Homerton Healthcare Foundation Trust and the...
Andrew Laird
Jun 121 min read
Young Futures Hubs: Building blocks to brighter futures
Building on our experiences in supporting regions to establish collaborative initiatives such as Fostering Recruitment Hubs and Regional...
Anya Kemble
Jun 53 min read
Radical Reformers ep.96: Leading a turnaround with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of SOLACE
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of S OLACE . ...
Andrew Laird
May 151 min read
View on demand: Producing your local Get Britain Working Plan
Catch up on our webinar Producing your local Get Britain Working Plan, held on 8th May 2025 at 1.30-2.30 PM. Every area - led by...
Mutual Ventures
May 81 min read
Radical Reformers ep.95: All in for Greater Manchester with Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority
In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority...
Andrew Laird
May 11 min read
On demand: Local Government Reorganisation and Children's Services
Catch up as we discuss the implications of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and how it presents a significant opportunity to reshape...
Mutual Ventures
Apr 231 min read
Radical Reformers ep.94: Creating Community Agency with Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed, a charity that supports...
Andrew Laird
Apr 171 min read
Get Britain Working outcomes dashboard
Explore work and health data across regions in England with MV's interactive tool. The government has published a series of outcome...
John Copps
Apr 161 min read
Shaping futures together: Key insights to improve children's care placements
Ross Murray explores the challenges faced by local authorities in shaping the market for children's care placements. He delves into...
Ross Murray
Apr 105 min read
Case Study: Developing effective data processes for Staffordshire Moorlands and High Peak Alliance
Client: Staffordshire Moorlands and High Peak Alliance Date: January - April 2025 Challenges Faced by the Client: Mutual Ventures...
Mutual Ventures
Apr 72 min read
Radical Place Leadership: The Public Money that Falls Between the Silos
This long-read article by Andrew Laird and Prof. Donna Hall sets out a new way of considering public money across a “place” and provides...
Andrew Laird
Apr 513 min read
Local Get Britain Working Plans – what are they and what do areas need to do?
John Copps digests the government’s new guidance on Local Get Britain Working Plans. ‘Get Britain Working’ is the government’s clarion...
John Copps
Apr 43 min read
Radical Reformers ep.93: The Business of Running a Council with Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council....
Andrew Laird
Apr 31 min read
Radical Reformers ep.92: Convening Leadership with Kate Josephs, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council
This week, I'm joined by Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council. Kate is a former Senior Civil Servant in Whitehall who...
Andrew Laird
Mar 201 min read
Case Study: South Ayrshire Radical Place Leadership
Client: South Ayrshire Council Date: August 2024 to January 2025 Challenges faced by the client: South Ayrshire’s Radical Place...
Mutual Ventures
Mar 123 min read